Columbus Crew SC begin "strategic planning" on possibility of new stadium

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Columbus Crew SC begin "strategic planning" on possibility of new stadium

October 17, 20166:26PM EDT

Andrew King
       
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus Crew SC are investigating the possibility of building a new stadium.

A team spokesperson confirmed Monday that consulting firm Barrett Sports Group LLC has been contracted by Precourt Sports Ventures to look into fans’ feelings on issues related to a new stadium.

“Precourt Sports Ventures hired a national expert to look at the feasibility of a new stadium in Columbus,” the spokesperson said. “The analysis is part of due diligence related to strategic planning for what a stadium could look like and what the demand would be.”

A survey, sent to a variety of Columbus fans, claims the team is in “preliminary stages of assessing the potential demand for the development of a new stadium in Columbus.”